Can you substitute white flour for cornflour when using as a coating chicken-based recipe?

Cornflour, not cornstarch, is a finely ground powder made from dried maize (corn) without the germ. It's commonly used as a thickener in sauces, gravies, soups and stews, and as a coating for fried foods.

You can use corn flour as a coating for chicken but the chicken will not have the same texture and flavor as it would if you used wheat flour. Corn flour will produce a crisper, crunchier coating, while wheat flour will produce a softer, more doughy coating. Additionally, corn flour will not brown as well as wheat flour, so your chicken may not look as appetizing.

If you are looking for a gluten-free alternative to wheat flour, you can use corn flour, almond flour, or coconut flour. These flours will all produce a different texture and flavor, so you may need to experiment to find the one you like best.

Some recipes may call for a mixture of white flour and cornflour. This is because the white flour provides structure and strength to the coating, while the cornflour helps to create a crispy texture. If you are using cornflour as a substitute for white flour, you may need to adjust the amount of liquid in the recipe. Cornflour absorbs more liquid than white flour, so you will need to use more liquid to make a batter of the same consistency.